The Hidden World of Snakes: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Across millennia, snakes have captivated human imagination, feared as omens of danger yet revered as symbols of rebirth, transformation and renewal. Today, more than 4,000 species of these extraordinary reptiles share our planet, playing a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling rodent populations.

Equipped with remarkable sensory systems and some of the most potent venoms in nature, evolution has honed each snake into a masterful predator. From scorching deserts to lush rainforests, see how these creatures have adapted to thrive in every corner of the planet and uncover the hidden world of snakes.

Series details

• Title: The Hidden World of Snakes
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2026-02-04
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: National Geographic Wild
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 90599

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-02-04; final listed air date 2026-02-18.

Source and licence

Adapted from The Hidden World of Snakes on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.